FINALIST

FINALIST

Lux Person of the Year

in association with

WINNER

Tony Howells, senior policy advisor, Department for Business, Innovation and SkillsTony Howells has been a long-term advocate for the UK lighting industry and its capacity to help drive energy reduction, exports and employment. As senior policy advisor at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, his role is to shape government strategy towards sectors with growth potential. He focuses in particular on energy-efficient lighting technology, and acts as a key bridge between the industry and government. He was pivotal in the launch this year, in conjunction with the Lighting Industry Association and UK Trade & Investment, of the first ever UK Lighting Sector Strategy. The judging team cited him for ‘his personal enthusiasm, drive and energy’ in helping the lighting industry achieve its objectives.